Dental Loupes and Cameras Market to Witness Robust Expansion by 2026

October 11, 2018

Dental loupes and cameras have emerged as an important tool at the service of dentist for complex dental surgical and treatment needs. Dental loupes provide detailed view of the treatment area at ease of the dentist, even minute area could be operated, which is not visible by naked eye. Dental loupes ensures optimum performance, working distance, and field of vision. The loupes are available in four designs such as Galilean, Flip-up, Prismatic, and Front-Lens-Mounted loupes.

Continuous advancements in technology, material, and design of loupes are propelling demand for microscopic devices within all branches of dentistry such as endodontics, orthodontics, and periodontics. Dental loupes are available with smaller, lighter, and more comfortable design. Furthermore, loupes attached with cameras have high demand, as it helps in image capturing and video recording of treatment site.

According to the World Health Organization’s Oral Health factsheet in 2012, globally up to 16%-40% of children in the age group 6 to12 years old are affected by dental trauma due to unsafe playgrounds, unsafe schools, road accidents or violence. Trauma and related disorders often require implant procedures generating the need for dental loupes and cameras.

Geriatric population with dental problems is another impetus for growth of the market, as they face oral health issue such as shrinkage of gums with age, leading to the tooth decay or infection, loss of teeth, and poor fitting dentures. According to WHO oral health factsheet 2012, around 30% of people aged 65–74 years have no natural teeth and burden is expected to increase in near future.

Dental Loupes and Cameras Market – Regional Insights

Geographically dental loupes and cameras is divided into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. North America is expected to dominate the market during forecast period, owing to increasing number of orthodontic and endodontic procedures in the U.S. and increasing prevalence of disease related oral health. According to statistics given by National Centre for Health Statistics in 2017, 91% adults with age group 20-64 years had caries and 27% had untreated tooth decay. This dental conditions requires endodontic procedures such as root canal or in severe cases periodontal procedures.

According to survey published by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) in 2013, it was observed that number of adult patients undergoing orthodontics surgery has increased 14% in a 2-year period of study (2010 – 2012). More than 4.6 million orthodontic procedures were conducted for patient below age 17 years and combining all age groups, the number increased to 5.8 million in 2012. Furthermore, increasing inclination of population towards aesthetic dentistry procedure in the U.S. is driving dental loupes and cameras market growth.